Post Office Act 1969

Part I U.K.

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 1 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Part II U.K. The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications and his Functions

2 The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications. U.K.

(1)—(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2

(6) In the following provisions of this Act, “the Minister” means [F3 the Secretary of State] . . .

(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2

Textual Amendments

F2 S. 2(1)–(5)(7) repealed by S.I. 1974/691, Sch.

F3 Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1974/691, arts. 2, 3(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Unreliable marginal note

3 Transfer to the Minister of the Postmaster General’s functions with respect to wireless telegraphy, and provisions consequential thereon. U.K.

(1) The functions which, immediately before the appointed day, are vested in the Postmaster General by virtue of the following provisions, namely,—

(a) F4 ... those of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967; F5

(b )F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

shall, on that day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day,—

(i) references in those provisions to the Postmaster General (except those in section 5 of the M1 Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967), F6 . . .shall be construed as referring to the Minister, and references to the Postmaster General in the said section 5, the second and third references to him in the said section 24(4) and the references to him in section 9(3) of the M2 Defamation Act 1952 (extension to broadcasting of certain defences) and of the M3 Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 shall be construed as including references to the Minister; and

(ii) any reference to the Postmaster General in a provision of regulationsF7 ... under F7 ... the M4 Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 which is in force at the beginning of that day shall (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as referring to the Minister and any reference to an officer of the Post Office in any such provision shall (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as referring to a person acting under the authority of the Minister.

F8 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in s. 3(1)(a) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

F5 Word and s. 3(1)(b) repealed by Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973 (c. 19), Sch. 3 Pt. I

F6 Words in s. 3(1)(b)(i) repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(1), 316(2), Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1), Sch. 14 para. 1)

F7 Words in s. 3(1)(ii) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

F8 S. 3(2)-(5) repealed (18.6.1998) by 1998 c. 6, ss. 7, 10(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I

F9 S. 3(6) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)

Marginal Citations

M1 1967 c. 72.

M2 1952 c. 66.

M3 1955 c. 11 (N.I.)

M4 1967 c. 72.

4 Transfer to the Minister of the Postmaster General’s functions under section 6 of the Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949. U.K.

The functions which are vested in the Postmaster General by virtue of section 6 of the M5 Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949 (provisions as to pensions of employees of Cable and Wireless Limited and certain other persons) shall, on the appointed day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day, references in that section to the Postmaster General shall be construed as referring to the Minister.

Marginal Citations

M5 1949 c. 39.

5 Transfer to the Minister of the Postmaster General’s power to make orders under the Recorded Delivery Service Act 1962. U.K.

The power conferred by subsection (3) of section 1 of the Recorded Delivery Service Act 1962 on the Postmaster General by order to make such amendments of enactments contained in local or private Acts as appear to him to be necessary or expedient in consequence of subsection (1) of that section shall, on the appointed day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day, the reference to the Postmaster General in the said subsection (3) and the reference to him in subsection (4) of that section (which lays on him a duty of consultation before making an order under subsection (3)) shall each be construed as referring to the Minister.

Part III U.K. The new Authority for the Conduct of postal and telegraphic Business

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Pt. III (ss. 6–88) amended by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 57(7), Sch. 13 para. 13(c)

The Post Office U.K.

6 The Post Office. U.K.

(1) There shall be established a public authority, to be called the Post Office, which shall have such powers and duties as are conferred and imposed on it by, or by virtue of, the following provisions of this Act; F10 . . .

(2) The Post Office shall consist of a chairman and, to a number not exceeding [F11 nineteen] nor falling short of—

(a) F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) six, F10 . . .

of other members, whether part-time or full-time.

(2A)

F13 (3) The chairman of the Post Office shall be appointed by the Minister, and the other members of the Post Office shall be appointed by the Minister after consultation with the chairman.

(4) Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect as respects the Post Office and the members thereof.

(5) It is hereby declared that the Post Office is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown, or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown, or (subject to the express provisions of this Act relating to stamp duty) as exempt from any tax, duty, rate, levy or other charge whatsoever, whether general or local, and that its property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

Textual Amendments

F10 Words repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F11 Word substituted by Post Office Act 1977 (c. 44), s. 1(1)

F12 S. 6(2)(a) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F13 S. 6(2A) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Powers and Duties of the Post Office U.K.

F14 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 S. 7 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F15 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F15 S. 8 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F16 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Ss. 9, 11(7) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F17 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F17 S. 10 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

Powers of the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications over the Post Office U.K.

F18 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F18 S. 11 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F19 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F19 S. 12 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42)

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F20 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F20 S. 13 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

The Post Office Users’ Councils U.K.

F21 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 S. 14 repealed (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Table

F22 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F22 S. 15 repealed (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Table

General Provisions as to Transfer to the Post Office of Property, Rights and Liabilities of the Postmaster General U.K.

F23 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F23 S. 16 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(1)(11))

17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F24 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F24 Ss. 17, 19 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F25 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F25 S. 18 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(1)(2)(11))

19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F26 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F26 Ss. 17, 19 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Transfer to the Post Office of the Postmaster General’s statutory Rights and Liabilities as to Mails and Telegraphs and of Rights and Liabilities, &c., of his under certain Acts authorising the Acquisition of Land or the Execution of Works U.K.

20 Rights and liabilities as to conveyance of mails. U.K.

(1) On the appointed day—

F27 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F28 (b) the rights which, by virtue of sections 33, 34, 36(1) and 42 of the principal Act (which contain provisions enabling him to compel railway undertakers to undertake the conveyance of mail-bags by train and by ships which are owned or worked by them or in the case of which they are parties to arrangements for the use, maintenance or working thereof) he enjoys immediately before that day and the countervailing obligations with respect to payment of remuneration for services performed which, immediately before that day, are, by virtue of sections 35 and 36(2) of the principal Act, incumbent on him shall become those of the Post Office;]

F27 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F28 (d) the obligation to him which, by virtue of subsection (1) of section 38 of the principal Act, is, immediately before that day, incumbent on railway undertakers to perform services with respect to the conveyance of mail-bags and the other matters mentioned in that subsection and the right which, by virtue of subsection (2) of that section, they enjoy, immediately before that day, to receive from him remuneration for services performed shall respectively become an obligation to the Post Office and a right against it.]

F29 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 S. 20(1)(a)(c) and word “and” at the end of para. (c) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F28 S. 20(1)(b)(d) repealed (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 152(3), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/571, art. 5

F29 S. 20(2) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F30 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F30 S. 21 repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I

22 Rights and liabilities, &c., arising out of Acts authorising the acquisition of land or the execution of works. U.K.

(1) Any provision of the Sites Acts, the M6 Post Office Extension Act 1865, the M7 Manchester Post Office Act 1876, the M8 Post Office (London) Railway Act 1913, the M9 Post Office (Site and Railway) Act 1954, the M10 Post Office Works Act 1959 or the M11 Post Office Subway Act 1966 which is in force immediately before the appointed day and contains references to the Postmaster General shall, so far as necessary for preserving its effect on and after that day, have effect as from that day as if those references were references to the Post Office.

(2) As from the appointed day, any rights or powers vested in, or exercisable by, the Post Office under the enactments relating to telegraphs in respect of works of any kind whatsoever executed under those enactments shall extend to, and may be exercised by it in respect of, the portions of the tube constructed by the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Limited, that vest in the Post Office by virtue of section 16 of this Act.

(3) Section 20 of the M12 Bristol Cattle Market Act 1930 (which empowers the Postmaster General, amongst others, to enter into and carry out agreements with reference to any of the matters referred to in that Act or the agreements mentioned in that section) shall, as from the appointed day, have effect with the substitution, for the reference to the Postmaster General, of a reference to the Post Office.

(4) Section 16 of the M13 City of London (Various Powers) Act 1950 (which provides for the continuance of the making, by the Postmaster General, the Mayor and commonalty and citizens of the city of London acting by the common council and the Mercers’ Company of certain periodic payments to the incumbents and clerks of certain benefices in the city, being payments originally required to be made under enactments repealed by that Act) shall, as from the appointed day, have effect as if, in Schedule 1 to that Act, for references to the Postmaster General, there were substituted references to the Post Office; and the rights of indemnity in favour of the Postmaster General that are saved by the proviso to section 18 of that Act shall, as from that day, enure for the benefit of the Post Office and the charges on property to secure the payment of money payable to the Postmaster General in respect of indemnities so saved which are themselves also saved by that proviso shall, as from that day, have effect accordingly.

(5) The reference in subsection (1) above to the Sites Acts is a reference to the Acts passed during the years 1885 to 1938 (both inclusive) the short title of each of which consists of the words “The Post Office (Sites) Act” followed by the year in which it was passed.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 The text of ss. 20(2), 22(3) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M6 1865 c. 87.

M7 1876 c. iii.

M8 1913 c. cxvi.

M9 1954 c. xxix.

M10 1959 c. 43.

M11 1966 c. 25.

M12 1930 c. clxxix.

M13 1950 c. v.

23—27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F31 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F31 Ss. 23–27 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Charges and other Terms and Conditions applicable to Services U.K.

F32 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F32 S. 28 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

Limitation of Liability U.K.

F33 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F33 S. 29 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F34 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34 S. 30 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

Finance U.K.

31, 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F35 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F35 Ss. 31, 32, 34 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F36 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F36 S. 33 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3.

34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F37 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F37 Ss. 31, 32, 34 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

35, 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F38 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F38 Ss. 35, 36, 42 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F39 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F39 S. 37 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F40 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F40 S.38 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F41 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F41 S. 39 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

Banking U.K.

F42 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F42 S. 40 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

F43 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F43 S. 41 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F44 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F44 Ss. 35, 36, 42 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Pensions and other Benefits U.K.

F45 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F45 S. 43 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F46 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F46 S. 44 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F47 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F47 S. 45 repealed by Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11), ss. 2(12), 29(4), Sch. 2, 8

F48 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F48 S. 46 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F49 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F49 S. 47 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F50 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F50 S. 48 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

49 Provisions as to pensions of former employees of Cable and Wireless Limited and certain other persons. U.K.

(1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument (which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament) make, with the consent of [F51 the Treasury], such regulations with respect to the payment of pensions to, or in respect of, persons who, at the passing of this Act are serving in the department of the Postmaster General, being—

(a) persons who have pension rights under any of the following schemes, that is to say, the existing pension schemes, the scheme for the payment of pensions commonly known as the Cable and Wireless Pension Fund (being a scheme subsisting by virtue of regulations made under section 6 of the M14 Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949) and the scheme for the payment of pensions commonly known as the Cable and Wireless Staff Dependants’ Fund (being a scheme so subsisting); or

(b) persons, other than as aforesaid, who have been in the employment of Cable and Wireless Limited;

as appear to him to be requisite for securing that they, and persons claiming in right of them, are not adversely affected in the matter of pension rights by reason only that, in consequence of this Act, they cease to serve in that department.

(2) Subsections (2) to (4), (7) and (8) of the said section 6 shall apply for the purposes of this section as if references to that section and subsection (1) thereof included references to the foregoing subsection, as if, for references to the existing pension schemes (except in subsection (8)), there were substituted references to the schemes mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above, and as if, in subsection (7), for the reference to 1st January 1947 there were substituted a reference to the day on which this Act passes; and subsection (5) of that section shall, in its application to subsection (2)(a), as applied by this section, have effect as if, for the references to the purposes of any of the existing pension schemes, there were substituted a reference to the purposes of any of the schemes so mentioned.

(3) Regulations under this section may amend or revoke provisions of regulations under the said section 6.

Textual Amendments

F51 Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670, arts. 2 (c), 3(5)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 S. 49 extended by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 5 para. 46(2)

Marginal Citations

M14 1949 c. 39.

50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F52 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F52 S. 50 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F53 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F53 S. 51 repealed by National Insurance and Supplementary Benefit Act 1973 (c. 42), Sch. 7

52F54 Rating U.K.

Textual Amendments

F54 S. 52 repealed (E.W.) by S.I. 1990/776, art. 3(1)(2), Sch. 1 and s. 52(2)(3) repealed by S.I. 1976/206, art. 7(b)(ii)

53F55

Textual Amendments

F55 S. 53 repealed by S.I. 1978/1173, Sch.

54F56

Textual Amendments

F56 S. 54 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Lands U.K.

F57 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F57 S. 55 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F58 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F58 S. 56 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F59 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F59 S. 57 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F60 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F60 S. 59 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F61 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F61 S. 59 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F62 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F62 S. 60 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F63 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F63 S. 61 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F64 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F64 S. 26 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F65 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F65 S. 63 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

Miscellaneous Matters U.K.

F66 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F66 S. 64 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 34)

65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F67 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F67 S. 65 repealed with saving by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), s. 89(4), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F68 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F68 S. 66 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F69 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F69 S. 67 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F70 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F70 S. 68 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F71 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F71 S. 69 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F72 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F72 S. 70 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F73 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F73 S. 71 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

F74 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F74 S. 72 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

F75 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F75 S. 73 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3

74 Taxation of the Post Office’s profits and capital gains. U.K.

(1) F76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) [F77 The [F78 M15 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992]] shall apply in relation to a disposal by the Post Office of an asset acquired by virtue of this Part of this Act as if the acquisition or provision of the asset by the Crown had been the acquisition or provision of it by the Post Office.

Textual Amendments

F76 S. 74(1) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981, (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F77 Words in s. 74(2) substituted by Capital Gains Tax Act 1979 (c. 14), Sch. 7 para. 8(b) Table Pt. II

F78 Words in s. 74(2) substituted (6.3.1992 with effect as mentioned in s. 289(1)(2) of the substituting Act) by virtue of Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12), ss. 289, 290, Sch. 10 para.1 (with ss. 60, 101(1), 201(3))

Marginal Citations

M15 1992 c. 12

75 Records. U.K.

(1) The M16 Public Records Act 1958 shall, as from the appointed day, have effect as if the Post Office were included amongst the bodies and establishments set out in Part II of the Table at the end of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to that Act.

F79 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F79 S. 75(2) repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

Marginal Citations

M16 1958 c. 51.

76 Consequential adaptations of enactments. U.K.

The provisions of Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect for adapting the provisions of the enactments and Orders in Council therein mentioned in consequence of the assumption by the Post Office of functions which, before the appointed day, are exercised and performed by the Postmaster General.

F80 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F80 S. 77 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F81 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F81 S. 78 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F82 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F82 S. 79 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F83 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F83 S. 80 repealed (except in so far as it extends to the Bailiwick of Guernsey) (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 34)

F84 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F84 S. 81 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)

82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F85 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F85 Ss. 82, 85 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F86 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F86 S. 83 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96), Sch. 6 Pt. I and expressed to be repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I

F87 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F87 S. 84 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F88 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F88 Ss. 82, 85 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

86 Interpretation of Part III. U.K.

(1) In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them respectively, that is to say:—

• F89 ...

• F90 . . .

• F91 . . .

• F92 . . .

• F93 . . .

• F94 . . .

• F95 . . .

• F96 . . .

• “land” includes any interest in land and any right over land;

• F97 . . .

• F98 . . .

• F99 . . .

• F100 . . .

• F101 . . .

• F102 . . .

(2) Any reference in this Part of this Act to a subsidiary shall be construed in accordance with [F103 section 736 of the Companies Act 1985] and any reference therein to a wholly owned subsidiary shall be construed in accordance with [F103 section [F104 736]] of that Act.

(3)

F105 F106 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F89 Words in s. 86(1) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2

F90 S. 86(1): definition of “banker” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F91 S. 86(1): definition of “the British Islands” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F92 S. 86(1): definition of “cash on delivery service” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F93 S. 86(1): definition of “foreign administration” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F94 S. 86(1): definition of “harbour” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F95 S. 86(1): definition of “harbour authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F96 S. 86(1): definition of “hovercraft” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F97 S. 86(1): definition of “local authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F98 S. 86(1): definition of “mail-bag” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F99 S. 86(1): definition of “national health service authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F100 S. 86(1): definition of “statutory provision” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F101 S. 86(1): definition of “telecommunication system” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F102 S. 86(1): definition of “telepost service” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F103 Words substituted by Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27), s. 30, Sch. 2

F104 “736” substituted by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), s. 144(4), Sch. 18 para. 8

F105 S. 86(3) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F106 S. 86(4) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5 S. 86(1): by s. 84(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1985 it is provided that until 1.4.1986 references to the Inner London Education Authority in any amendment made by Sch. 14 to the said Act shall be construed as references to the Inner London Interim Education Authority

C6 S. 86(1) extended (E.W.) by S.I. 1985/1884, art. 4(f)

C7 S. 86(1) amended by S.I. 1987/2110, art. 8(c)

87 Power of Her Majesty in Council to make necessary provision if the Post Office surrenders privileges as regards the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. U.K.

(1) In the event of the conclusion of any such agreement as follows, namely,—

(a) an agreement between the Minister and the Government of the Isle of Man providing for either or both of the following, namely,—

(i) the surrender by the Post Office, as regards that Isle, of the privilege conferred on the Post Office by [F107 section 66(1) of the British Telecommunications Act 1981] and the administration in that Isle of postal services by, or under the authority of, that government instead of by the Post Office;

(ii)

F108 (b) an agreement between the Minister and the States of Jersey providing for either or both of the following, namely,—

(i) the surrender by the Post Office, as regards the Bailiwick of Jersey, of the privilege conferred on the Post Office by [F107 the said section 66(1)] and the administration in that Bailiwick of postal services by, or under the authority of, the States instead of by the Post Office;

(ii)

F109 (c) an agreement between the Minister and the States of Guernsey providing for either or both of the following, namely,—

(i) the surrender by the Post Office, as regards the Bailiwick of Guernsey, of the privilege conferred on the Post Office by [F107 the said section 66(1)] and the administration in that Bailiwick of postal services by, or under the authority of, the States instead of by the Post Office;

(ii)

F110 Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such provision as it appears to Her requisite or expedient to make in order to enable effect to be given to the agreement or in consequence of the conclusion thereof, including in particular, provision for the amendment or repeal of enactments (including enactments contained in this Act) or other instruments.

(2) The power conferred by the foregoing subsection on Her Majesty to make an Order in Council shall include power, exercisable in like manner, to vary or revoke an Order in Council made in exercise of that power.

Textual Amendments

F107 Words substituted by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38) Sch. 3 para. 51(8)

F108 S. 87(1)(a)(ii) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F109 S. 87(1)(b)(ii) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

F110 S. 87(1)(c)(ii) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Extent of Part III and related Schedules U.K.

88 Extent of Part III and related Schedules. U.K.

(1) The following shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, namely,—

(a) this Part of this Act, except sections 76 and 77 and any provision which, by its terms, is limited in its operation to a part of the United Kingdom; and

(b) Schedules 1 and 2 to this Act.

(2) Section 76 of, and Schedule 4 to, this Act shall—

(a) in their application to an enactment that is expressed (either in the Act containing it or in another Act, and either directly or indirectly) to extend to the Isle of Man, extend to that Isle; and

(b) in their application to an enactment that is so expressed to extend to the Channel Islands, extend to those Islands.

(3)

F111 F112 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) Subsections (1), (2) and (4) above shall have effect subject to the provisions of any Order in Council made under the last foregoing section.

(6)F113

Textual Amendments

F111 S. 88(3) repealed by Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 1982 (c. 1), Sch. 2

F112 S. 88(4) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

F113 S. 88(6) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Part IV U.K.

89—92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F114 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F114 Pt. IV (ss. 89–92) repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I

Part V U.K. Provisions for securing the Continuance of the Carrying on, under the Auspices of a Director of Savings in Place of the Postmaster General, of certain financial Business

The Director of Savings U.K.

93 Appointment, and functions and expenses, &c., of the Director of Savings. U.K.

(1)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F115

(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F116

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F117

Textual Amendments

F115 S. 93(1)(2) repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

F116 S. 93(3) repealed by Parliamentary and Health Service Commissioners Act 1987 (c. 39, SIF 89), s. 10, Sch. 2

F117 S. 93(4) repealed by S.I. 1988/1847 (N.I. 17), art. 16(2), Sch. 3 Pt. II; and expressed to be repealed (S.) (1.10.1993) by 1993 c. 9, s. 47(3), Sch. 7 Pt. I (with Sch. 6 paras. 1, 2); S.I. 1993/2050, art. 3(4) (with art. 4).

Replacement of the Postmaster General by the Director of Savings for the Purposes of the Post Office Savings Bank Acts 1954 and 1966, and Provisions consequential thereon U.K.

94 The National Savings Bank. U.K.

(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F118

(2) F119 , as from the appointed day, F119 and—

(a)(b) F119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) F119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d) any reference to the Postmaster General in a nomination executed under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under section 2 of the M17 Post Office Savings Bank Act 1954 shall be construed as referring to the Director of Savings.

(3) The amendment of section 27 of the M18 Crown Proceedings Act 1947 effected by virtue of subsection (2)(c) above is an amendment of that section as well in its application to the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in Northern Ireland as in its application to the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom.

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F118

Textual Amendments

F118 Ss. 94(1)(4), 95–105 repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2

F119 Words and s. 94(2)(a)(b) repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2

Marginal Citations

M17 1954 c. 62.

M18 1947 c. 44.

95—105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F120 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F120 Ss. 94(1)(4), 95–105 repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2

106, 107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F121 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F121 Ss. 106, 107 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Replacement of the Postmaster General by the Director of Savings for the Purposes of the National Debt Act 1958 and the National Loans Act 1968, and Provisions consequential thereon U.K.

108 The stock register kept under Part I of the National Debt Act 1958. U.K.

(1)

F122 (a) in section 48 of the M19 Finance (No. 2) Act 1915 (procedure on death of a person entitled to government stock), for the words “the Postmaster General” there shall be substituted the words “the Director of Savings” ;

(b) in sections 66 (transfer of government stock on authority of order of a court) and 67 (indemnity on transfer of government stock) of the M20 Finance Act 1916, for the words “the Postmaster General” there shall be substituted the words “the Director of Savings” ;

(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F123

F124 (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F125

(f) in section 1(4)(c) of the M21 Stock Transfer Act 1963 (simplified transfer of securities), for the words “the Post Office register” there shall be substituted the words “the National Savings Stock Register”; and

(g) any reference to the Postmaster General in a nomination executed under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under section 2 of the M22 National Debt Act 1958 shall be construed as referring to the Director of Savings.

(2)—(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F126

Textual Amendments

F122 Words repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

F123 S. 108(1)(c) repealed by Finance Act 1981 (c. 26, SIF 96), s. 187, Sch. 17 Pt. XII and expressed to be repealed (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1446, 30(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I

F124 S. 108(1)(d) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 9 Group 6

F125 S. 108 (1)(e) repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

F126 Ss. 108(2)–(5), 110–112 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 The text of s. 108(1)(a)(b)(d)(f) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M19 1915 c. 89.

M20 1916 c. 24.

M21 1963 c. 18.

M22 1958 c. 6 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2).

109 Power of the Treasury to raise money under the auspices of the Director of Savings. U.K.

The power conferred by section 12 of the M23 National Loans Act 1968 on the Treasury to raise money shall extend to raising money under the auspices of the Director of Savings and, in particular, by the issue, under his auspices, of national savings certificates; F127

Textual Amendments

F127 Words repealed by Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1970 (c. 10), ss. 537(1), 539, Sch. 16

Marginal Citations

M23 1968 c. 13.

110—112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F128 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F128 Ss. 108(2)–(5), 110–112 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

Credits to the Post Office in respect of certain capital Expenditure incurred by the Postmaster General in Connection with annuity, savings bank and national debt Functions U.K.

F129 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F129 S. 113 repealed (U.K. & Isle of Man)(19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. X Group 5

Extent of Part V and Schedule 6 U.K.

114 Extent of Part V and Schedule 6. U.K.

This Part of this Act and Schedule 6 thereto shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Part VI U.K. Stamps and Stamp Duties

Stamps U.K.

115, 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F130 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F130 Ss. 115, 116 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976 (c. 16), Sch. 1 Pt. XVIII

F131 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F131 S. 117 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F132 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F132 S. 118 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F133 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F133 S. 119 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F134 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F134 S. 120 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F135 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F135 S. 121 repealed by Social Security Act 1973 (c. 38), Sch. 28 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9 S. 121: power to continue conferred (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 5, 7(2), Sch. 3 para.15

122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F136 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F136 S. 122 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.

F137 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F137 S. 123 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

124—126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F138 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F138 Ss. 124–126 repealed by Finance Act 1970 (c. 24), Sch. 8 Pt. V and Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 21), Sch. 3 Pt. III

127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F139 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F139 Ss.127, 130, 131 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

Special Provisions with respect to Northern Ireland U.K.

F140 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F140 S. 128 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F141 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F141 S. 129 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

Part VII U.K. Miscellaneous and General

130, 131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F142 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F142 Ss.127, 130, 131 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I

132 Extension of regulation-making power under section 52(2) of the Government Annuities Act 1929. U.K.

(1) In section 52(2) of the M24 Government Annuities Act 1929 (which empowers the National Debt Commissioners, with the concurrence of the Treasury, to make regulations for carrying out the provisions of Part II of that Act so far as regards any annuities or insurances granted by the Commissioners, either directly or through any parochial or other society, and so far as the trustees of savings banks are concerned), the words from “so far as regards” to “concerned” shall cease to have effect on the appointed day.

(2) Without prejudice to [F143 section 13 of the M25 Interpretation Act 1978], the power to make regulations under the said section 52(2), in so far as it is conferred by virtue of the foregoing subsection, may be exercised at any time after the passing of this Act as if that subsection had come into operation on the passing of this Act, but so that regulations made by virtue of that subsection shall not come into operation before the appointed day.

(3) This section shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Textual Amendments

F143 Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10 The text of ss. 132(1), 137(1)(2), 141(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Marginal Citations

M24 1929 c. 29.

M25 1978 c. 30.

F144 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F144 S. 133 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(3)(11))

134 Issue by local authorities in Great Britain of dog and game licences. U.K.

(1) As from the appointed day, licences [F145 for dogs] shall be issued [F145 in Great Britain] by the councils having power to levy the duties [F145 thereon and so,] in England and Wales, [F145 shall licences] for dealing in, or killing, game.

(2) A council [F146 in Great Britain] having power to levy the duties on any such licences as aforesaid may employ persons to act as its agents for the purpose of the issue of the licences and may pay to persons employed so to act such reasonable remuneration as it thinks fit.

Textual Amendments

F145 Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

F146 Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

135 Remuneration of the Post Office for issuing dog and game licences in England and Wales. U.K.

(1) Any sums falling to be paid by the [F147 Secretary of State] to [F148 the Post Office company]in pursuance of any agreement to which he, it and a council in England or Wales are parties, being—

(a) an agreement providing for the issue by [F148 the Post Office company], on behalf of the council, of licences of all or any of the following kinds, namely, [F149 licences for dogs,] licences for dealing in game and licences for killing game, and the payment by that Minister to [F148 the Post Office company] of sums in consideration of its issuing the licences; F150 . . .

F150 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

shall be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament.

[F151 (1A) In subsection (1) above “the Post Office company” has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000.]

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F152 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F147 Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1970/1681, arts. 2, 6(3)

F148 Words in s. 135(1) substituted (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(4), Sch. 8, Pt. II para. 11; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 (as substituted by S.I. 2001/1148, art. 43)

F149 Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

F150 S. 135(1)(b) and word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

F151 S. 135(1A) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 26(2) (with arts 1(3). 4(11))

F152 S. 135(2)(3) repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table

136 Expenses. U.K.

Any increase attributable to the provisions of this Act in sums which, under any other enactment (other than the Ministers of the M26 Crown Act 1964), are defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament shall be defrayed out of moneys so provided, and any increase so attributable in sums which under any other enactment are defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund or the National Loans Fund shall be defrayed out of the first-or last-mentioned fund, as the case may be.

Marginal Citations

M26 1964 c. 98.

137 Cesser of obsolete, &c. enactments. U.K.

F153 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F153 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F154 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F155 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F153 S. 137(1)(2) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(3))

F154 S. 137(3) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))

F155 S. 137(4) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(3))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C11 The text of ss. 132(1), 137(1)(2), 141(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

138 Transitional provisions. U.K.

(1) The general transitional provisions contained in Schedule 9 to this Act, and the special transitional provisions with respect to patents for inventions and registered designs contained in Schedule 10 to this Act, shall have effect.

(2) This section and the said Schedules 9 and 10 shall extend to the Isle of Man, and this section and the said Schedule 9 shall extend to the Channel Islands.

139 Application to Northern Ireland. U.K.

(1) In the application of this M27 Act to Northern Ireland—

(a) any reference to an enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland (except a reference to Schedule 5 or 6 to the Roads Act (Northern Ireland) 1948) or to an enactment which that Parliament has power to amend—

(i) shall, except in Schedule 4 to this Act, be construed as including a reference to any enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland passed after this Act and re-enacting the said enactment with or without modification;

(ii) shall, except so far as the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended by any enactment, whether passed before or after this Act, and including a reference thereto as extended or applied by or under any other enactment, including this Act;

(b) “Act” and “enactment” (except in subsection (1) of the next following section) respectively include an Act and an enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F156

(3) F157 , regulations made by the [F158 Secretary of State] under the M28 Civil Defence Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 may apply to [F159 a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)] such of the provisions of the M29 Civil Defence Act (Northern Ireland) 1939 (except section 7(4) thereof) relating to public utility undertakers as may be specified in the regulations and may specify the [F158 Secretary of State] as the appropriate department in relation to [F159 a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)] for the purpose of the application of any provisions so specified to [F159 a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)] .

(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F160

Textual Amendments

F156 S. 139(2) repealed by Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 6 Pt. I

F157 Words repealed by S.I. 1973/2163, Sch. 6

F158 Words substituted by S.I. 1973/2163, Sch. 5 para. 20(b)

F159 Words in s. 139(3) substituted (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3

F160 S. 139(4) repealed by Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 6 Pt. II

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C12 References to Acts or enactments of the Parliament of Northern Ireland to be construed as including references to Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly: Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)

Marginal Citations

M27 1948 c. 28 (N.I.)

M28 1950 c. 11 (N.I.)

M29 1939 c. 15 (N.I.)

140 Construction of references to enactments. U.K.

(1) Any reference in this Act to any other enactment shall, except so far as the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended, and including a reference thereto as extended or applied, by or under any other enactment, including this Act.

(2) Any reference in an Act passed before the passing of this Act to an enactment which is amended by this Act shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed, as from the day on which the amendment takes effect, as referring to that enactment as so amended.

F161 141 Repeals. U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F161 S. 141 repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(3))

142 Short title. U.K.

This Act may be cited as the Post Office Act 1969.